Narrative of the Young Shepherd

Narrative of the Young Shepherd

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Deep within the enchanting rolling hills, resided a young shepherd. His existence was essentially pure, simple, and honest. His only responsibility was mainly to care for his flock of sheep.

Their gentle baas and the whispering of the wind across the lone tree on the peak were his main associates. Day after day, looking out for his responsibilities instilled in him a feeling of quiet fulfillment.

But, there were the occasional moments of loneliness, when the shepherd boy would yearn for fellowship. In one such instance because of sheer tedium, the shepherd boy devised a naughty scheme.

Tales of predators preying on sheep had been heard times and again in the village. So, the boy opted to leveraged this fear and played a prank on the villagers.

One morning he dashed into the village screaming “Wolf! There is a wolf attacking my sheep!” The frightened villagers sprinted up the hills to help but discovered no wolf.

The boy laughed at the puzzle on their faces. This prank persisted for a few days more. But, one day, a real wolf did attack the flock. The shepherd boy dashed for aid screaming “Wolf, Wolf!” But this time, no one responded.

Frustrated and alone, the boy fought against the wolf but managed to rescue only few of his flock. Heartbroken, he went back to the town only to receive a reprimand on honesty and the consequences of crying wolf.

His tale of this shepherd boy has been passed down generations as a more info mediaeval parable to teaching the significance of honesty, the consequences of lying and the dangers of crying wolf. Moreover, it highlights how trust once broken, is tough to reclaim. It's a story as appropriate today as it was anciently.

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